Lizzo’s former creative director backs allegations of toxic work environment

Lizzo was recently sued for sexual harassment by her former stage dancers on Tuesday. The trio, who filed a complaint against the pop musician, also accused her of creating a toxic work environment and shaming the dancers for their weight. In recent developments, Lizzo’s former creative director, Quinn Whitney Wilson also came forward with the claims of experiencing a similar treatment by her. 

2 things you need to know 

• The dancers' who filed the complaint against Lizzo are named Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez. 
• They worked for the singer’s touring company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.

Lizzo’s ex creative director echoes dancers’ concerns 

Taking to her Instagram stories, one of Lizzo’s ex dancers Courtney Hollinquest wrote, “For clarification, I’m not apart of the lawsuit – but this was very much my experience in my time there. Big shoutout to the dancers who had the courage to bring this to light.” 

Soon after, Courtney ’s claims were supported by Lizzo’s former creative director Quinn. She shared the dancer’s statement on her social media and stated, “I haven’t been apart of that world for around three years, for a reason. I very much applaud the dancers' courage to bring this to light. and I grieve parts of my own experience.” 

(Screengrab of Courtney Hollinquest and Quinn Whitney Wilson's Instagram stories)

Other people from industry come out in support

Quinn's fiancée, singer King Princess, also shared a story about seeing her other half struggle as a "dedicated creative" in the entertainment world. The director Sophia Nahli Allison has also come out following the lawsuit, claiming to have had a bad working relationship with Lizzo. However, she noted that she has now recovered from the incident and no longer feels "gaslit" or "deeply hurt" by it.

In the lawsuit, Lizzo is explicitly charged with failing to prohibit sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, and discriminating against people with disabilities. According to the lawsuit, Rodriguez quit earlier this year after Davis and Williams were dismissed from their jobs.